Yves Rocher Botanical Colour Nail Polish ~ #Review & #Giveaway

My daughters and I love to paint our nails.  Whenever we have a free weekend to ourselves I paint all our nails.  I have used Yves Rocher nail polishes in the past and they are OK but I noticed this year's collection it is 100X better.  I noticed that it is much easier to apply the nail polish on my nails and I love the colour selection.  They have many colours I would love to add to my collection.  There are over 50 new colours to choose from.  They have normal, shimmer, glittery, and gel effect nail polishes.  The colour are vibrant and the texture is great for nail art.

Essie’s New 2014 Fall collection ~ #Review

School has started and the days are getting shorter. I am going to miss seeing the sun when I go to work during the day. Next I will have to bring out the sweaters, long sleeves, and the annoying snow pants that my daughters hate. Fall also means new makeup and nail collection so check out Essie’s new 2014 Fall collection.

Nail Polish Canada Carries Footlogix: Foot Deodorant ~ #Review

The other day I bought some clear storage boxes to store my cosmetics and one of the boxes were just full of nail polishes and nail products I have collected over the years. Even though I have collected so many I still wanted more since there are so many new nail polishes release ever y year. My nails crave more and more so there is one place I love to check out is Nail Polish Canada, Canadian online shopping, that carries more nail polish and products that a girl could dream off.

Loving Formula X for Sephora ~ #Review

The past few years I have been enjoying painting my nails.  I can do the basic two coats nail polish and on the odd occasion, simple nail art design.  Even though I had been an art student, I have always had two left thumbs.  However I think it is still fun to play with new nail products and maybe discover something I can do in a jiffy.

OPI: The Bond Girls ~ Review

In continuing the celebration of 50 years of James Bond, OPI has released Bond Girls, 6 new liquid sand nail lacquer that were inspired by the enchanting ladies in the James Bond's film.

Liquid Sand is OPI latest chic new lacquers that is "textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkles."  I have mentioned them the past but this is my first time testing them.  The Bond Girls comes in six sexy shades that captures the ladies allure.

6 shades:
Solitaire - diamond sparkling white
Pussy Galore - feminine pink
Tiffany Case - classic light blue
Vesper - deep purple
Honey Ryder - shimmey gold
Jinx - matte coral

To use the liquid sand it was advised it needs a base coat and two colour coat without a top coat.

After trying out OPI liquid sand, all I could think was how neat and unique it made my nails.  This new formula could make any nails fun and chic for this coming summer season.  The texture is almost like the soft beach sand sitting on your nails.  The colour is more definitive and makes my nails stand out more in this new formula.  I love all 3 colours but between them I have tested, I really like how the blue looks, I couldn't stop looking at them.  I could see my co-workers would be impressed with my nails and most likely try them out themselves.

Bond Girls by OPI has the exclusive ProWide brush.  Available in salons and stores that sells OPI beginning of May 2013 for suggested retail price of $10.95.

For more information, check out their website.  Don't forget to follow OPI on twitter and Facebook.

*Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

OPI: New Matte Top Coat ~ Review

OPI introduces a new top coat that transforms glossy nails to a matte finish.  It creates a fun and unique look without altering the colour.  This makes it more versatile and more economical to embrace the matte nails trend.

The "Matte Top Coat provides sealing protection without shine and protects nails from chipping, making manicures last longer.  with a matte, transparent finish, Matte Top Coat is designed to leave nails velvety smooth and creates a  touchable texture for an edgy appearance."

left - with Matt Top coat, right - without

The matte finished should be applied after the base coat and primary coat.  When I heard about this new top coat I thought it sounded like a neat idea.  I like the matte look but I am not willing to purchase more than a few of the new range.  At first I wasn't sure how it will turn out but ended up very pleased with the end result.  When I first applied it on, I didn't see anything different than a regular top coat but once it dried it turned matte not glossy - like a frosted glass.  I love it and most likely use it often this summer.  I think everyone should purchase this new top coat and try it out for yourself.  I bet you will like it as much as I did.

Matte Top Coat contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.  It includes OPI's  exclusive ProWide Brush. OPI Matte Top Coat will be available April 2013 at most stores that sells OPI across Canada for suggested retail price of $10.95.

For more information, please visit their website, and check them out on Facebook, and twitter.


*Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Nicole by OPI: Selena Gomez ~ #Review

One of my personal (and my daughter's) favourite Selena Gomez songs is "Love You Like a Love Song".  It is nice and very catchy.  For a girl who is only twenty - she "is not only a chart-topping singer and actress, she's also a clothing designer and an active philanthropist".   Unbelievable for a person who is so young.

Nicole by OPI features 14 new nail lacquer shades inspired by Selena Gomez's "sweet yet spunky personality, from soft pink and peach hues to bright glitter and confetti lacquers."  It has a diverse range of colours which "offers a perfect match for every occasion."

Swatches:

Love Song & Hit the Lights

I really like "Love Song", then again I might be bias because in general I love all shades in purple.  These shades remind me of Easter, which is just around the corner.  I might be wearing these on my nails when I am "helping" my daughters hunting for their chocolate eggs.  My daughter pick these two as her favourite shades from the all the nail polishes I have.

Which one is your favourite from this collection?

Nicole by OPI: Selena Gomez collection "contains no DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde and its formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality."  Available in stores, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, London Drugs, January 2013 for suggested retail price of $10.99.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Nicole by OPI: New for 2013 ~ Review

Nicole by OPI introduces four new nail lacquer shades for 2013.  Two vibrant shades and two deep hues.  These shades are "suited for every wearer and occasion while delivering distinct colour with a flawless finish."  

(left to right) Plum To Your Senses! - Please Red-cycle - Totally in The Dark - Still into Pink 

Plum to Your Senses - dramatic statement, sophisticated
Please Red-cycle - classic
Totally in The Dark - playful shimmer
Still into Pink - bold pigment

Swatches:

Please Red-Cycle, Totally in the Dark

Still Into Pink, Plum Your Senses

I love these new shades.  They were so much fun to wear.  "Please Red-Cycle" reminds me of candy apples or sexy glossy red pumps.  I never owned black nail polish before but this one is very chic.  I like how it shimmers and makes it more interesting than just plain old black.  "Plum Your Senses" is so dark it is almost black.  I could see this matched up with elegant evening wear.  The best and most interesting of the four is the "Still Into Pink".  I like how it stands out and dries matte instead of glossy as the usual nail polish.  If I want to gloss it up - I could add in a clear top coat.

Do you like them?  Which is your favourite?

Nicole by OPI (2013) "contains no DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde and its formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality."  Available in stores, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, London Drugs, for a limited of time on January 2013 for suggested retail price of $10.99.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Nicole by OPI: Modern Family ~ Review

Modern Family is known to be one of the funniest comedy shows around, which became the "sixteenth-highest revenue-generating show for 2010, earning $1.6 million an episode." Wikipedia

Nicole by OPI: Modern Family is one of their newest collections for 2013.  These 14 new nail lacquers are inspired by Modern Family and "captures the show's colourful personalities" and spirit.  This collection consist of a range of shades from pastel to bright colours.  Each "shades represents each of these uniquely fabulous women - and everyone else in the blended family."

Swatches:

My Jay or The Highway!

Base coat - I Do De-Claire!
Top coat - She's Lily Something

I really like combining "I Do De-Claire!" and "She's Lily Something".  It is a gorgeous pink that makes me feel all girly and pretty.  The glittery stars add a nice touch to finish off my nails.  I can't wait to wear this during the coming Spring and Summer months.  I could wear these colours all the time.

Nicole by OPI: Modern Family collection "contains no DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde and its formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality."  Available in stores, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, London Drugs, for a limited of time on January 2013 for suggested retail price of $10.99.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

OPI: Oz The Great and Powerful ~ #Review

Are you excited to see the new and exciting upcoming Disney's Oz: The Great and Powerful playing in theaters on March 8, 2013?

I only remember bits and pieces of the original movie "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), starring Judy Garland.  I don't know if I had actually sat down and watched it from start to finish.  It is one of those movies that when it is on TV I have it play in the background.  I do the exact same thing for the Sound of Music or Gone with the Wind.

This spring, OPI will be launching "six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand shade, inspired by Disney's Oz The great and Powerful."

What Wizardry is This? features the new OPI's liquid sand nail lacquer.  Liquid Sand is a new lacquer that has a "textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle.  This rich taupe hue was designed for James Franco's character, the great Wizard of Oz, and is sure to make a bold statement this spring."  This SoftShades collection is made of mostly soft neutrals and glitters.

left to right
Glints of Glinda - Lights of Emerald City

left to right
When Monkeys Fly! - Don't Burst My Bubble

It is hard to see the colour in these photos.  Glints of Glinda is a light beige and the Don't Burst My Bubble is a light white.  I can see either the Witch of the North or the South wearing these nail polishes.  I personally like Lights of Emerald City.  I can see myself wearing this often during the Spring.  I even might be wearing them if I go and watch Oz The Great and Powerful in theaters.

Oz The Great and Powerful collection by OPI "contains no DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde" and each in OPI's exclusive ProWide brush.  Available in salons and stores that sells OPI beginning of March 2013 for suggested retail price of $10.95.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

OPI: Mariah Carey Collection ~ #Review

When I think of Mariah, I think of my high school days listening and dancing to her songs.  I love her fun, poppy and catchy tunes that are recognizable for generations.  One of my favourite Christmas music that I love hearing and never get sick of is "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah.  It is one of those songs that would not be a shame to sing to when I hear it in the supermarket or the mall.

OPI will be releasing 8 new shades and four of them will be in OPI's liquid Sand.  Liquid Sand is a new lacquers that is "textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle."  Sounds pretty chic and cool to me.

Top (left to right)
A Butterfly Moment - Sprung - Pink Yet Lavender - Anti-Bleak
Bottom (left to right)
Stay the Night - Get Your Number - Can't Let Go - The Impossible

After testing out a few of Mariah's collection.  I am in love.  I can't believe how pretty they look on me.  I really like the Sprung lacquer.  I like how the "shimmery copper" compliments on my skin tone and I could also apply it as a "top coat" to the Anti-Bleak lacquer to add a hint of shimmer without the glitter texture.

(Left to Right)
Pink Yet Lavender
Sprung
Anti-Bleak
A Butterfly Moment

Mariah Carey collection by OPI "contains no DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde" and each in OPI's exclusive ProWide brush.  Available in salons and stores that sells OPI beginning of January 2013 for suggested retail price of $10.95.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

OPI: Euro Centrale Spring/Summer 2013 Collection ~ Review

I can't believe in a few more months Spring will be here and I can't wait.  I don't need to worry about snow pants, shoveling show, wind chills, colds and flu season.

What is exciting is that next month, on February 6, 2013, OPI will be releasing their Euro Centrale Spring and Summer 2013 Collection.

They will be releasing twelve (12) hot new lacquer shades in time to use for this Spring and Summer.  These shades were inspired by the new fashion hot spot in Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Romania.  If you ever visit these places they inspire "fusion of old and new was also seen in runaway looks during New York Fashion Week".

Top (left to right)
My Vampire Is Buff - Suzi's Hungary Again!- Hands Off my Kielbasa! - Oy Another Polish Joke! - A Woman's Prague Alive - My paprika is Hotter Than Yous!
Bottom (left to right)
You're Such a Budapest - Vant to Bite My Neck? - Can't Find My Czehbook - I Saw...U Saw...We Saw...Warsaw - Opi...Eurso Euro - Polka.com

After trying a few, I believe my favourite is "You're Such a Budapest" - a nice lilac shade for any occasion.  I was not sure how it would look on me but I ended up really liking it.

(Left to Right)
I Saw...U Saw...We saw...Warsaw
You're Such a Budapest
My Vampire is Buff
Opi...Eurso Euro

(Left to Right)
Opi...Eurso Euro
My Vampire is Buff
You're Such a Budapest
I Saw...U Saw...We saw...Warsaw

Euro Centrale Spring/Summer 2013 collection by OPI "contains no DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde" and each in OPI's exclusive ProWide brush.  Available in salons and stores that sells OPI on February 6, 2013 for suggested retail price of $10.95.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Suncoat Girl: Head to Toe Kit ~ Review

Do you have a little girl/cousin/niece/granddaughter who loves to put on nail polish?
When my daughter was younger, she wouldn't let me trim her nails unless I promised to put on nail polish on her.  Yup, she is that type of girl.
When I asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, naturally her answer was "A Princess".
I discovered Suncoat Girl when I was at the National Women Show.

Who is Suncoat Girl?
A Canadian company that sells non-toxic water based nail polish for girls over 3 years old.
These nail polishes are created without all those hard chemicals so it is safe for those little princesses.

Suncoat Girl has an array of pretty girly colours and some of them are considered vegan free!

Suncoat Girl recently launched "beauty from head to toe...naturally" kit that includes:

• 2 nail polishes
• lip shimmer
• loose mineral eye shadow
• one pair toe separators

My little girl was so excited when she saw this kit and wanted to open it right away.
However, I kindly told her she had to wait until I have taken some pictures of the product.
She was very understanding.
Her favourite was the lip shimmer that she even took it to school to show it to her friends.
The nail polish was so easy to remove because after her bath, it just peels right off.
You don't need any nail polish remover.

Go check them out.  I think this will make a great birthday or Christmas present for your little angels

Made in Canada

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Available online

Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics: Spank Me ~ #Review

Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics was very kind to let me try one of their nail polish called Spank Me
A nice bright orange to brighten up my spirit during long cold winter nights.

Who is Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics?
Two works - Nail Polish
If you love nail polish, don't miss out trying one or two for yourself.
They are high quality products and promotes long staying power.
Their products are environmentally safe and contains no formaldehyde, toluene, or dibutly phthalate (3 free).
Furthermore, they are not tested on animals

You can tell this is a great quality product since it only needs two coats.
Even without the top coat it would last up to 4 days.
It has a nice glossy finished.
I did found it didn't dry fast enough to my liking but I am the impatient one since I am the type who wishes the polish dries once it contacts to my nail...Ha!

They have a pretty arrange of colours like the Man Eater, Cougar, and Cheap Whore.
According to the website they have a total of 49 colours, might be more if you purchase them at a Cheeky Event like the National Women Show.
Go check them out.  You will be in awe in the names and colours of the nail polish.

C$15

Available online

This product was given to me by the company for test purposes only.  All the opinions are my own.

Essie's Duo Nail Polish

I was at my favourite store the other day - Winners!
It is the place to shop.
I think I go there almost every week.
If I had it my way I would go there every other day :)
It is like a treasure hunt.  Never know what you might find.

I picked up Essie's mini duo nail polish for C$4.99.
They are my first Essie's nail polish to add to my collection.
I think these are great colours for Summer.
The Super Bossa Nova took two coats but the Braziliant took about 4 coats to get it right!

I had another choice of blue & purple but I think this combo is better.
Did you think I made the right choice?

Mardi Gras Mauve - Nail Tek

The first thing I have tried in my ebeauty's birthday bag is the Nail Tek: Hydration Therapy Colour.
It is called Mardi Gras Mauve - almost a metallic pink
The first thing I notice is the bottle is tall and the brush is very long.
When I applied the nail polish - it is so silky and smooth.
It is like I am putting on nail polish butter.
I can tell it is a good quality nail polish.
The only drawback is it does not dry quickly because the nail polish is thick.
Overall I like it and I will definitely use this nail polish often.

L'Oreal Paris Nail Polish

Bought myself some new nail polish.

Pretty colours...reminds me of Spring.

They were on sale at Walmart (Canada).

Got them for $3 each, Reg $5.97 - Yeah!

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